Ever Wanted To Know Why Coke & Diet Coke Taste Better At McDonald’s?

posted by Bobby Tripp -

Jul 23, 2018

For those who love Coke and Diet Coke, there’s nothing better than an ice cold one on a super hot day. Well, there may be one thing that’s better – getting one of those drinks at McDonald’s. Most folks who frequent the fast food chain will tell you Coke and Diet Coke just seem to taste better there, and there are several reasons for that, none of which have to do with the food you’re drinking it with.

Turns out, McDonald’s takes some steps in their soda preparation that other restaurant chains don’t. First, their syrup is stored in stainless steel containers, not plastic bags, which is the way most places do it. They also filter their water differently than other fast food restaurants, and they keep their soda extra cold, and even pre-chill the syrup to make it taste better.

Another thing making Coke and Diet Coke taste great at Mickey Ds? Believe it or not, it’s the straws. While a lot of places are beginning to outlaw them, McDonald’s straws are important to the taste of their soda. They’re straws are actually thicker than ones in other restaurants, which allows or more flavor to hit your tongue when you’re drinking it.